Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre dupe — cheaper alternatives

Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre: released in 2019, musky, ozonic and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre dupe?

The closest Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre dupe we found is Phlur Sandara — 79% match, about $85 (estimate) versus about $225 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Yves Saint Laurent Grain de PoudreProjection
1Phlur Sandara79%about $85 (−62%)5h vs 5h6/10
2Calvin Klein CK One Shock For Him76%about $65* (−71%)5h vs 5h7/10
3Lalique Hommage à l'Homme Eau de Toilette84%about $30 (−87%)6h vs 5h6/10
4Dior Fahrenheit Cologne79%about $80 (−64%)6h vs 5h7/10
5Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod74%about $50 (−78%)7h vs 5h7/10
  1. Phlur Sandara — 79% scent match

    Brings a green, ozonic, and herbal perspective that echoes the clean sophistication found in Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre.

    It shares its ozonic, fresh spicy and aquatic accords with Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 177 community ratings.

  2. Calvin Klein CK One Shock For Him — 76% scent match

    Shares a casual, fresh spicy appeal that sits in the same broader family as Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre, though with a sweeter backbone.

    It shares its fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 7,796 community ratings.

  3. Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod — 74% scent match

    Presents a smooth and comforting presence that captures a softer, cozier mood comparable to Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre.

    It shares its leather and powdery accords with Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 26 community ratings.

  4. Lalique Hommage à l'Homme Eau de Toilette — 84% scent match — discontinued

    Evokes the delicate violet-leaf and suede elegance of Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre, offering a refined powdery character at a fraction of the price.

    It shares its powdery, fresh spicy and ozonic accords with Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,885 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Dior Fahrenheit Cologne — 79% scent match — discontinued

    Constructs a fresh violet-leaf accord that feels somewhat reminiscent of the smooth aromatic leather of Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre.

    It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and powdery accords with Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 927 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre dupe is cheapest?

Lalique Hommage à l'Homme Eau de Toilette, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre.

Which Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre dupe lasts longest?

Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre.

Which Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre dupe is closest to the original?

Lalique Hommage à l'Homme Eau de Toilette, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Phlur Sandara saves you about $205 a year against Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Arcadia No.9 Vanilla Pod comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-08.